October 31, 2024

Joaquim Henriques 1933 - 2019

Joaquim ‘Jack’ Henriques, age 85 has gone to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Jack had experienced a stroke on Wednesday, December 26th in which he was surrounded by family and friends up until the time of his passing. Jack was born in Murtosa, Portugal on July 9, 1933. He had worked alongside his father in which he developed a strong passion for building boats; one in particular known as the Moliceiro which had been used for the harvesting of seaweed. In the year 1959, Jack married the love of his life and then immigrated to the country he adored with only a dream of success. That same year they welcomed their first child. Jack founded Henriques Yachts in 1977. A boat company specializing in manufacturing quality semi-custom sportfishing boats. He was 44 years old at the time. Soon after, his two daughters and his son-in-law began to work with him side-by-side building up the Henriques name. Today, Henriques Yachts is reputable for their strong and solid hull design known to endure any weather conditions out at sea. Later on, he acquired Lanoka Harbor Marina. A place he used to launch boats and furthered relationships with his boat owners. Jack was devoted to his business up until the day he passed continuing to take part in the day-to-day running of Henriques Yachts. Jack loved history, geography and music. In his younger years he enjoyed making his own toys and was proud to play in the Pardilho band. He enjoyed traveling and his adventurous spirit took him all over the world. Jack was known as hard-working, dedicated, tenacious, generous, warm-hearted and passionate. A man with many stories of hardships and accomplishments, which had always inspired all of those around him to be better than they thought they could be. He lived life on his own terms with vivaciousness and encouraged others to do the same. Jack was adored and respected by all those who had the pleasure to meet him. Jack was a loving husband survived by his wife, Conceicao “Maria” Henriques. A devoted father to his daughters, Maria Henriques-DeMers and Natalia Henriques-Costa along with their husbands, Gennaro DeMers and Manuel Costa. A wonderful grandfather to Angela Costa, Jaclyn Vagueiro and her husband John Vagueiro, Geannine DeMers and her fiancé Michael Hader, Michael Costa, Gennaro DeMers and Jack Costa. A beloved brother to his two sisters, Maria Alice DaSilva, Natalia Serra and her husband Mario Serra. He also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends. Jack and his legacy will live in our hearts forever.

Monthly News - October 2024

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Aquila Expands with Caribbean New Dealer

Aquila Power Catamarans is proud to announce its new partnership with Hackshaw Boat Brokerage and Marine Services as an official dealer.  Since its founding in 1953 by William Hackshaw, Hackshaw Boat Brokerage has built a legacy of resilience and innovation, starting with a World War II Higgins landing craft. Over the decades, the company has transformed into a comprehensive marine services provider, specializing in yacht refurbishing, yacht management, charter boating, and various commercial services, including crew and cargo deliveries.  Raul Bermudez, Aquila Sales Director, comments, “We are excited to welcome Hackshaw Boat Brokerage into the Aquila family. Their rich history and dedication to customer service align perfectly with our values. We believe this partnership will enhance the boating experience for customers in St. Lucia and beyond.”  Chris Hackshaw, Manager at Hackshaw Boat Brokerage and Marine Services, expressed his enthusiasm: “From our first visit to the Aquila booth at a Florida boat show, we were incredibly impressed by the quality and range of their vessels. Becoming part of the Aquila dealer network is both a privilege and an exciting opportunity for us. We are ecstatic to place our first order for the Aquila 36 and are eager to deliver this exceptional vessel to our client later this year. Working with Raul and his team has been a fantastic experience, and we look forward to a bright future together.”  This partnership allows Aquila Power Catamarans to expand its presence in the Caribbean market and offer clients an unparalleled selection of luxury boating options. We are excited to embark on this journey with Hackshaw and look forward to a successful collaboration that brings innovation and excellence to boating enthusiasts.


Azimut Official Partner of 2024 Artissima

Azimut will be the official partner of the 2024 edition of Artissima, the leading contemporary art fair in Italy, held from the 1st to the 3rd of November at OVAL Lingotto Fiere in Turin. Artissima, founded in 1994, draws attention to experimentation and research across international markets through the participation of galleries from all over the world.  The 2024 edition of Artissima – entitled “The Era of Daydreaming” – is dedicated to imagination as a force that activates creativity, the search for original solutions and the desire to break down the barriers of what is known and predictable. Values that have always been part of Azimut’s identity and that will be the protagonists of the takeover and the installation that Azimut will curate for the VIP restaurant inside the Fair. Collectors will be welcomed in an environment that tells the story of the brand’s “dare to amaze” universe. Impactful, dreamlike natural landscapes act as a backdrop for yachts with the courage to amaze through their unprecedented stylistic and technological innovation. This is a daydream come true.  For the second leg of the collaboration, Azimut will participate in the Artissima - Made In 2024 project, an initiative born from the desire to initiate a dialogue between the art world and the excellence of the Piedmont region to support the entry of four artists into the contemporary art and gallery circuit. With help from Made In and Azimut, a young artist will be the company’s guest for an artistic residency that imparts values, in addition to technological and artisanal knowledge, inspiring an unpublished work of art that will be presented at Artissima 2025.

Azimut Win Three Important Awards

The success of Azimut’s range continues. The Seadeck 7 and Fly 62 win 3 of the most important awards in the nautical sector, confirming Azimut's positioning as a reference shipyard for innovation and cutting-edge design.  The Seadeck 7 has triumphed at the 2024 Design Innovation Awards in the category "Motorboats over 14 meters", recognized by the judges as "a hybrid yacht that integrates sustainable solutions with a collaborative vision." The Seadeck 7 is the first full hybrid yacht under 24 meters that combines hybrid power with Volvo Penta's IPS. Seadeck 7 can cruise up to 11 knots in pure electric mode and remain at anchor without emissions for up to 12 hours, significantly improving onboard comfort and sustainability.  During the 23rd edition of the World Yachts Trophies, organized by the magazine Yachts France, Azimut was awarded in two different categories for the Fly 62 and the Seadeck 7.  The first yacht named a winner of the Yacht Trophies 2024 is the Seadeck 7 for the “Best Exterior Design” category: the judges were convinced by the Fun Island, designed by Alberto Mancini. Direct contact with the surrounding environment and the sea is the new rule for this concept of lifestyle on board, based on the harmony between spaces and a renewed relationship between man and nature.  The second winning yacht is the Fly 62 in the “Best Layout” category. This time, the judges applauded the revolutionary Beach Cockpit, which uses a mechanism that combines engineering and design, to eliminate physical barriers and create a connection with the sea that is unique for a yacht in this segment.

Azimut Receives Two Recognitions from RINA

In September, Azimut received important recognition in two different categories from RINA, one of the most authoritative certification bodies in the nautical sector. These awards highlight the excellence of the Shipyard in two fundamental areas: sustainability and innovation, further consolidating our position as an industry leader.  The Seadeck 6 and Seadeck 7 are the first yachts under 24 meters to have received the "Rina Biofuel Yacht" notation. This recognition was awarded for their compatibility with Eni Live's HVOlution biofuel, capable of reducing well-to-wake CO₂ emissions by up to 90% compared to fossil fuels. Furthermore, the Seadeck 6 and Seadeck 7 have obtained the "Rina Green Plus Platinum" certification for excellent environmental performance, even in their standard configurations.

Azimut and Rolls Royse New Four Year Partnership

Azimut and Rolls Royce have entered into a four-year partnership, marking an important step for the shipyard: the introduction of the Rolls Royce MTU propulsion system for the Grande 30M, which will be launched at the beginning of 2025. This collaboration enables new and unprecedented functional design solutions and improves efficiency, always aiming towards greater sustainability.  Through this agreement, Azimut once again affirms its place as a cutting-edge nautical brand, ready to enter into partnerships with companies committed to the development of efficient and sustainable technologies within the sector and beyond.


Bayliss Owner Inducted in IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame

Bayliss is thrilled to announce that Nick Smith, the original owner of Bayliss 64 B5 and current owner of Bayliss 72 B25, has been inducted into this year's class of the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame. Each year, the IGFA honours five individuals worldwide for their extraordinary contributions to recreational fishing, including anglers, captains, scientists, conservationists, writers, and industry leaders. The first class, recognizing 29 of the sport’s pioneers, was inducted in 1998. The primary criterion for induction is that individuals have made a significant and lasting impact on the sport of recreational angling. Nick Smith has far surpassed those expectations, being at the forefront of fly fishing for nearly two decades.  “Nick is extremely passionate about two things: fly-fishing for marlin and building detailed custom boats,” said John Bayliss. “He’s caught over 6,000 billfish on fly, including over 500 blue marlin. He ties every knot and prepares meticulously for each and every day; no one loves it like he does. Bluewater fly-fishing is as much of a team sport as any fishing we do, and Nick is quick to acknowledge that, with Chip Shafer and their team being together for 20 years now. Super cool accomplishment for Nick and his team—well deserved!”  At 83, Smith continues to break records and spends much of his winter in Magdalena Bay, fly fishing for sailfish. His lifelong dedication to the sport and his remarkable achievements make this honor well-earned.


Cranchi Nominated for European Powerboat Award

Cranchi Yachts’ new flybridge is on the shortlist for the European Powerboat Awards in the sub-20 metre category. The awards are amongst the most important in the maritime sector due to their panel. The jury is indeed composed of expert test riders and the editors-in-chief of eight sector magazines, which reach a combined monthly total of a million readers, and an even larger audience through their digital channels: Båtmagasinet (Norway), Boatmag.it (Italy), BOOTE (Germany), Motorboot (Netherlands), Nautica y Yates (Spain), Neptune (France), Marina CH (Switzerland) and Yachtrevue (Austria).  The Sessantadue 62 grabbed the attention of the jury members thanks to its distinctive design and its liveability characteristics, which make it a yacht suitable for long group cruises. The awards will be made at Flagship Night on 18 January 2025 at Boot Düsseldorf.

Cranchi Private Show

The Cranchi Yachts range at a seaside location owned by Cranchi Yachts. All the attention and professionalism of our dealers and technicians dedicated to you and your guests. Take advantage of the priceless opportunity offered by the Cranchi Private Show and book a test cruise now at our permanent showroom in San Giorgio di Nogaro on the Adriatic. As of this year, it is also possible to test out the vessels at the new location in Olbia, near the Costa Smeralda in Sardinia.


Jarrett Bay Favorite Sportfisherman Vote

Jarrett Bay wants the vote in the Southern Boating Magazine Readers Choice Awards.  By choosing Jarrett Bay as your favorite sport fisherman helps highlight the best in the boating world. 

Krogen Cruisers Rendezvous 2024

The Krogen Cruisers Chesapeake Rendezvous took place Tuesday, October 8 through Saturday, October 12, 2024 in Solomons, Maryland.  The Rendezvous is a gathering of Krogen owners, present, past and future, and is the best way to connect with boaters who share the same interest in the cruising lifestyle.  


Nordhavn Follows Captain Hook Route

A Nordhavn 52 follows in Captain James Cook wake, as an owner retraces the routes of famed explorer Capt. James Cook in an over two-year, 25,000 nm journey which started in June 2022 from Glacier Bay, Alaska and ended in Anacortes in September 2024, following a stop at Hawaii in August, the famed captain demise spot.


Omaya Yachts CEO Mentors Bulgarian High School

Omaya Yachts CEO and co-founder Kaloyan Radulov has announced his participation in the high school entrepreneurship mentoring programme, Teenovator, for a third year.  Originally started in 2018 as a pilot initiative in four Sofia schools, Teenovator now includes participants from 30 different Bulgarian cities, with 2023’s programme seeing 60 mentors working with 420 students over an eight-month period to develop a business idea and includes two events. The first event sees the Teenovators have their ideas validated by meeting mentors from across the country and receive feedback to develop, refine or change their ideas. The second event is where all the startup ideas are presented in a sales pitch to real venture capital investors, and the top three ideas win financial prizes.  Kaloyan Radulov explained: “I am allocated 10-15 teenagers to work with, and we meet every week for 90 minutes and stay connected via a group chat, enabling me to share interesting resources from my daily work and life. While the programme provides theoretical learning materials and suggestions for practical exercises, the real value comes from being mentored by actual entrepreneurs and professionals rather than traditional teachers. We bring real-life experience to the table and critically examine their ideas and plans for product development, sales, distribution, supply chain, and more, offering feedback based on practical insights.”  Although last year Radulov was the sole mentor for the group, this year, he is introducing two additional mentors for different perspectives, which include his sister, who runs a cosmetics business, and a school friend who graduated in European Law from Wales and specialised in trademarks and intellectual property.  “Remarkably, 60-70 per cent of this year's class are returning students from last year's intake, which I find incredibly rewarding. It shows that they value the time we've spent together and want to build upon the knowledge they've gained. All the participants are highly engaged students with numerous extracurricular activities, including languages, science, arts, and sports. Most of them attend local high schools such as the Foreign Languages School and the Natural Science and Mathematics School.”  Radulov believes that we need to work for our future today, and our future is the generations after us.  “I believe that investing in the next generation is crucial for our collective future and if we don't build sustainable bridges between ourselves and them, we risk losing valuable knowledge and progress. By engaging with young people and transferring our experience and wisdom, we help ensure a better future for everyone, including ourselves.  “It's not just about giving back, it's about building sustainable communities. A healthy community supports local businesses and cultivates rational, intelligent new generations. We all live and function within various societies - our families, towns, countries, industries, and even groups like book clubs. To thrive, we need to take care of our communities and we need to nurture the environment around us for us to continuously grow.  Bulgarian family-owned business Elica Group announced the launch of its luxury power catamaran brand Omaya Yachts earlier this year, with its first model, the OMAYA 50, due for completion by the end of the year.


Overmarine Mangusta New Turkish Representative

Overmarine Group shipyard, manufacturer of Mangusta yachts, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with BTWO Marine, led by Ömer Balkan, to further strengthen its presence in Turkey. BTWO Marine will act as the official representative for sales and after-sales services. Through this collaboration, Overmarine Group will be able to provide on-site assistance for the numerous Mangusta units in Turkey, a presence that is expected to grow in the coming years in an increasingly important market for our industry. As a result of this collaboration, we recently sold the sixth unit of the successful 50-meter Oceano model to a Turkish client, with delivery scheduled for summer 2026. “Ömer Balkan has been a long-time captain of Mangusta yachts, both open and displacement, and for some years now has been offering personalized services to clients of large yachts through BTWO Marine”, stated Maurizio Balducci, CEO of Overmarine Group. “BTWO Marine has experienced significant growth by focusing on customer satisfaction through comprehensive support from sales and construction all the way to after-sales service. These are the same core values that define Overmarine Group which has always accompanied customers through every phase of choosing and realizing their yacht. For this reason, BTWO Marine is the ideal partner to promote the Mangusta brand and range in this strategic area”, Balducci continued.


MJM Premiering Volvo Assisted Docking

MJM is honored to have been selected by Volvo Penta to introduce their Assisted Docking System in North America at the 2024 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show. This innovative feature has been installed on an MJM 4 powered by twin D-6 440HP diesel engines with state-of-the-art DPI drives. Exclusive test drives are available by appointment only from October 30 to November 3. 

Mulder Expands in USA

Mulder Shipyard, a renowned family-owned builder of luxury yachts since 1938, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Luxury Yacht Group. This collaboration signals Mulder Shipyard’s official expansion into the U.S. market under the brand Mulder USA.  The partnership builds on a successful relationship that began three years ago with the construction of the Mulder Thirtysix superyacht, "Solemates." This joint effort, focused on custom designing a yacht ideal for family gatherings, laid the groundwork for exploring opportunities in the U.S. market. Rupert Connor, CEO of Luxury Yacht Group, will spearhead Mulder USA operations from Florida, offering sales, yacht management, crew services, and customer support.  Nick Mulder, CEO of Mulder Shipyard, expressed his enthusiasm: "We are delighted to partner with Rupert Connor and Luxury Yacht Group. His profound knowledge of the U.S. market, combined with a commitment to excellence, perfectly aligns with Mulder Shipyard’s values. Together, we are poised to continue our legacy of crafting exceptional yachts while reaching new clients across the Americas."  Rupert Connor shared his thoughts on the partnership: "I have long admired Mulder Shipyard for their remarkable craftsmanship and innovative approach. I am excited to bring their yachts, known for impeccable design and quality, to a discerning U.S. clientele."


Riva and Bang and Olufsen

The partnership between Riva and Bang & Olufsen celebrates craftsmanship, design and innovation, offering a new sensory experience with two innovative products for on-board sound systems: the Beosound A5 and Beosound 2 Riva Edition speakers.  The world’s most famous shipyard brand and the world’s leading luxury audio brand breathe new life into a new range of products recreated with a nautical twist to provide the soundtrack for every voyage on the open sea. At the intersection between Danish craftsmanship and Italian know-how, the Beosound A5 and Beosound 2 Riva Edition speakers deliver perfection in every wave. The combination of fine materials, including mahogany, maple and aluminium, encapsulates the essence of the two brands.  Beosound A5 is a portable work of art in navy blue aluminium wrapped in a refined mahogany and maple veneer. The locking pins on the hinges of the aluminium handle pop in aquamarine blue that have been laser etched with the Bang & Olufsen logo, creating nautical sophistication for every deck. The speaker is finished in Bang & Olufsen’s revered factory in Struer, Denmark, while the wooden speaker cover is handmade by Riva’s master craftsmen in Sarnico. Beosound A5 features 360-degree sound dispersion and excellent sound quality, the speaker is also Cradle to Cradle Certified®, showcasing commitment to longevity. Bang & Olufsen’s RoomSense feature adapts playback based on any space for crystal-clear immersive sound every time. With up to 12 hours of battery life and wireless charging built in, plus IP65 water resistance, Beosound A5 is the perfect companion to enjoy uninterrupted music on board, by the pool, or to complement any interior. This speaker is also designed to last thanks to easy replaceability of individual parts of the speaker and new software updates over time.  Beosound 2 is a triumph of craftsmanship and sound in which every detail tells a story of perfection: the solid aluminium speaker has been double anodised in navy blue before precision-milling the lines of its iconic grille; the floating control wheel features the addition of Riva’s signature blue aquamarine line. Beosound 2 delivers a truly powerful sound performance thanks to Bang & Olufsen’s Acoustic Lens Technology in the conical speaker body which creates a 360-degree sound experience. Listeners can swipe through songs with a single touch and the wheel interface allows for steering the sound in any direction.  Elegant and powerful, the products created between Bang & Olufsen and Riva are unique works of art to listen to and experience, with every detail reflecting the perfection that only two iconic brands can achieve. From high-performance yachts to high-fidelity speakers, every element has been designed with purpose, power, and polish.

Riva Classiche and Time on Show Together

Vintage boats and haute horlogerie creations share not only a tradition of precision, craftsmanship and elegance, but also the dedication with which every owner takes care of these unique objects, so that they can pass on their beauty intact to future generations of enthusiasts.  Celebrating this affinity, Riva Classiche – the division providing maintenance and restoration services for Riva boats using the techniques, materials and know-how of the Sarnico shipyard, recently acquired by Ferretti Group – has chosen to be Main Sponsor of Time on Show, the must-go event for fans of collectible and vintage watches. Time on Show will be held in Bologna from October 24 to 27, 2024 as part of the renowned Salone Auto e Moto d’Epoca (Vintage Car and Motorcycle Show).  Riva Classiche will be taking part in the event with a Riva Lounge, an elegant and inviting setting where visitors will be able to relax surrounded by magnificent furniture and furnishings inspired by Riva’s unmistakable style and the brand's legendary boats. Near the Riva Lounge there will also be a corner reserved for the Riva Boutique, where visitors can discover and buy exclusive Riva Brand Experience products, including accessories and furnishings that pay tribute to the brand’s maritime tradition.  The high point of Riva Classiche’s presence at the show will be a gorgeous Super Aquarama, the dream of enthusiasts and collectors who will be able to experience this masterpiece first hand. 

Riva Gives Birth to Riva Residenze

Living in Riva style, surrounded by the hallmarks, wood varieties and materials featured for over 182 years in the universe of the world’s most famous boat brand. This is the philosophy of the Riva Brand Experience, which embraces design, apparel and the home experience.  After the successful experiences developed over the years, Riva has launched a fantastic new project: ‘Riva Residenze’, which takes the international boat icon into the world of luxury living.  ‘Riva Residenze’ is the first Riva Brand Experience living concept in the luxury living sector, while there are already over ten Riva Lounges in the most exclusive destinations for the international jet set, including Porto Cervo, Puerto Banus, Mykonos, Paris, Venice and Monte Carlo.  The location of the first 'Riva Residenze’ project is the yachting capital of the USA, Fort Lauderdale, near the Ferretti Group America Showroom. The project developed with Ocean Harbor Holdings involves a residential tower made up of 36 exclusive apartments with interior design solutions by Riva, the signature features of which can also be admired on the main façade in the form of ribbed mahogany and steel elements.  “The Aquarama revolutionised the idea of going on holiday, experiencing the sea and above all of being exclusive, establishing a new benchmark for elegance: since then, Riva has been more than simply a boat brand, representing a world of beauty and style that has inspired design, fashion and lifestyle choices. Riva Residenze takes the Brand’s signature aesthetics – combining mahogany, steel, the colour aquamarine and timeless styling – into the luxury living sector. The quality and focus on detail that have made Riva famous are unique and universal characteristics that increase the value and appeal of every living space,” commented Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi.  ‘Riva Residenze’ joins the other initiatives that enhance the value of Riva’s heritage and appeal: Riva Boutique, which offers a collection of apparel, high-quality accessories, collectibles and design objects inspired by the world of boats; Riva Classiche, the Boat Service founded by Carlo Riva in 1957, which provides ongoing assistance to the owners of vintage Riva boats and restores powerboats using the Sarnico-based yard's signature techniques, materials and 182 years of experience.  With ‘Riva Residenze’, Riva and Ferretti Group continue to explore new business areas and ground-breaking designs, offering customers and enthusiasts the chance to dive into a universe of incomparable elegance both at sea and on dry land.


Riviera Finalist in Europe's Prestigious Best Boats Awards 2024

The Riviera 4600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition was announced at the recent Cannes Yachting Festival in France as a finalist in the Best of Boats Award 2024, the world’s largest annual international motorboat award.  Riviera Australia is the only non-European builder and one of only five yachts to be named as a finalist in the ‘Best of Big Boats’ category for the prestigious awards. The other countries represented in this category are Spain, the United Kingdom, Sweden and Greece.  The 2024 awards will be announced and presented at a special ceremony that will take place on Thursday, November 28, during the Boat & Fun Boat Show in Berlin which runs from November 28 to December 1.  The Best of Boats Award is the largest award for motorboats in the numbers of countries represented together with the number of magazines and judging panel members involved. As the only worldwide motorboat award, the Best of Boats Award covers all European and international water-sports regions.  The Best of Boats Award was launched in 2014 by boating journalists from many countries and different editorial offices with two things in common: very extensive experience as boat testers and particular interest in the practical needs of boaters.  Riviera Australia owner Rodney Longhurst said the acknowledgment as a finalist placed Riviera motor yachts among the leading yacht builders in the world, and was recognition of the company’s constant commitment to world-class quality and craftsmanship.  “This is one of the most respected boating awards in the world – and is a fantastic accolade for our amazing 900-strong team. We are all immensely honoured to be the only finalist from outside of Europe,” Mr Longhurst said.  “We are always striving to be different and better. Being named as a finalist in the Best of Boats Award really highlights the dedication of our extremely talented team in designing and creating luxury motor yachts of distinction.”   


Sanlorenzo Unveils Life Mystic Project

Sanlorenzo presented today at its headquarters in La Spezia the Life Mystic (Methanol for Yachting Sustainable energy Transition applied to Internal Combustion engines) project, realised in collaboration with Nanni Industries and Ranieri Tonissi, for the realisation of the first green methanol bi-fuel superyacht that will see the light by 2027.  The event, entitled ‘The first bi-fuel methanol superyacht and the management of alternative fuels in Italian marinas’, gathered representatives of institutions, the nautical sector, port authorities, and Assomarinas, the Italian Association of Marinas, to discuss the objectives, timing, and difficulties to be tackled together to promote the spread of alternative fuels in Italian marinas.  Coordinated by Sanlorenzo, with an official kick-off of 1 June, the project will last 54 months and involve a total investment of over EUR 4.8 million, 60% of which will be covered by European funds obtained under the ‘Circular Economy and Quality of Life’ funding line of the LIFE programme. The aim of the Life Mystic project is to test engines and generators for superyachts powered by a combination of diesel and methanol, and significant results are expected in terms of reduced environmental impact: - reduction in greenhouse gas emissions: 150 t/y CO2eq, reduction in fossil primary energy consumption: 700 MWh/y, - reduction in air quality contamination: 630 kg/y.  Under the guidance of Sanlorenzo, Life Mystic plans to house two high speed 4-stroke MAN diesel engines on board a superyacht - in collaboration with Ranieri Tonissi as a developer partner - along with two 4-stroke diesel generators - made by Nanni Industries - adapted to operate in bi-fuel green methanol - diesel.  The production of bi-fuel adaptation kits involves a very careful engineering process to ensure efficiency and reliability in the combustion of two different types of fuel in a single engine, having to guarantee a safe switch from diesel-only at any time and making these engines the ideal solution for a transitional market.  The boat's design will be adapted by Sanlorenzo, which will convert two traditional diesel fuel tanks into additional methanol tanks and will integrate the distribution system with the required lines and equipment, completing the conversion to bi-fuel of the entire boat.  There will be two main challenges in the realisation of this project. The first is the design of the structural methanol tanks with the realisation of the related plant engineering, a solution that will be complex both in terms of integration in the relatively small space of a yacht, and in terms of fuel management, which requires special attention and must meet the stringent safety regulations in force. The second is the conversion of endothermic engines to bi-fuel, starting from existing engines, which is a particularly challenging innovation that is being done for the first time on this size of diesel engine.  The decision to use methanol to power bi-fuel engines in order to reduce environmental impact stems from the fact that this fuel is one of the most promising alternatives for the future of maritime transport. It is liquid at ambient temperatures and is already available in more than 100 ports globally. Moreover, when generated from renewable energy resources, it becomes a zero-emission fuel, as required by the net-zero strategy.  That said, the accessibility of green methanol is a crucial point for the success of the Life Mystic project: the availability of renewable methanol is therefore required by the project itself, in order to concretely demonstrate that this solution allows significant reductions in CO2 and other pollutants.  In this regard, the involvement and collaboration of all the parties involved, including regulatory bodies, the supply chain and the distribution network, starting with central customs, is essential to demand changes and additions to the regulations on methanol, which is not currently considered a fuel in Italy, regulations that also impose constraints on the distribution chain.  For all the aspects considered so far, the Life Mystic project represents an important step forward in the sustainability of the yachting sector, and will bring benefits to the entire marine industry, both in terms of technological development and strengthening the alternative fuel supply chain.  Life Mystic is part of the ‘Road to 2030’ plan with which Sanlorenzo aims to be a pioneer in environmental sustainability, making it a strategic lever for business growth. The initiative therefore represents a fundamental step in that journey that recently saw the launch of the 50Steel, the first superyacht in the world to use the Reformer Fuel Cell green methanol system to generate electricity, and which aims to launch the first carbon neutral vessel by 2030.

Sanlorenzo Supports Mutual Aid Exhibition

Sanlorenzo, a leader in Italian yachting, announces its sponsorship of the exhibition Mutual Aid - Art in Collaboration with Nature, held at the Castello di Rivoli Museum of Contemporary Art in Turin. Open to the public from Thursday, October 31, 2024, through Sunday, March 23, 2025, the exhibition explores the creative collaboration between human beings and the non-human world through a selection of artists who have addressed the interdependence between humans and nature from the 1960s to the present. Through this sponsorship, Sanlorenzo strengthens its commitment to art and awareness of themes surrounding nature and sustainability.  Curated by Francesco Manacorda and Marianna Vecellio, this project focuses on sustainability and our impact on the natural world, tracing a path through the different stages of artistic reflection on ecology, culminating in the current climate crisis and theoretical developments that question human centrality in the natural system. At the heart of this exhibition is the true sharing of the creative process between artists and natural elements (animals, plants, and inorganic matter), as interpreted through the works of various artists.  Mutual Aid - Art in Collaboration with Nature invites viewers to reconsider the legitimacy of the divide between nature and culture, reinterpreting them as collaborative elements called upon to support and nurture each other. The exhibition offers an ecosystemic perspective and an innovative approach to significant environmental issues, founded on coexistence, sharing, and the value of multi-species creativity and collective project-making.  In this context, Sanlorenzo’s path towards sustainability is confirmed as global, with a holistic approach that also takes shape through art. This journey will culminate in the upcoming opening of Sanlorenzo Arts Venice, scheduled for 2025. This new space will represent a platform where art, design, and innovation will engage with the sustainable values that inspire Sanlorenzo’s entire vision.  The sponsorship of the exhibition at Castello di Rivoli anticipates and strengthens this path, establishing Sanlorenzo as a leader in cultural dialogue that intertwines art, nature and sustainability, exploring new routes in both the yachting and artistic worlds.


Steeler Acquires Holterman Shipyard

Steeler Yachts, a prestigious Dutch yacht builder based in Steenwijk, has officially taken over the operations of Holterman Shipyard from Meppel, The Netherlands, following its bankruptcy declared last week. This acquisition provides Steeler Yachts with the much-needed production capacity expansion to meet growing demand.  With 16 new motor yachts currently under construction, the strategic location of Holterman Shipyard, just 10 minutes from Steeler's existing facilities, offers substantial opportunities for further growth in the high-end segment of aluminium and steel-built motor yachts.  Steeler Yachts plans to restart production immediately, primarily employing former Holterman staff. For the Holterman team, this takeover offers a chance to continue their work and passion after a period of uncertainty, providing much-needed job security.  Over the past decade, Steeler Yachts and Holterman Shipyard were fierce international competitors, both having won multiple international awards. Both companies are renowned for offering fully custom superyacht experiences to clients in the 50 to 100-foot range.  Steeler Yachts is confident that the shared expertise between the two teams will lead to an even higher level of excellence in delivering bespoke yachting experiences.


Sunreef and Brabus Form Strategic Partnership

Sunreef Yachts is thrilled to announce the start of a new strategic partnership with Brabus – an individualization expert and leading global luxury mobility brand. Both companies bring unmistakable identities and decades of manufacturing expertise together to collaborate on a unique luxury motor catamaran concept.  The collaboration was officially inaugurated at the Monaco Yacht Club during an exclusive night hosted by Sunreef Yachts and Brabus during the Monaco Yacht Show. The evening gathered VIP guests from all over the world, including Sunreef Ambassadors Rafael Nadal, Fernando Alonso and Mike Horn.  Company CEOs Francis Lapp and Constantin Buschmann announced that Sunreef Yachts and Brabus will develop a unique line of luxury motor catamarans based on the Sunreef Ultima 55, set for release in 2025.  Additionally, both companies are committed to expanding this collaboration, with further models to be announced in the near future.

Sunreef Lead Way in Modern Robotics

Sunreef Yachts is leading the way in yacht building innovation with the integration of cutting-edge robotics at the company’s facility in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Focusing on the production of the new Ultima range, the shipyard operates alongside two renowned facilities in Gdansk, Poland and has a growing state-of-the-art infrastructure.  At the Ras Al Khaimah shipyard, Sunreef Yachts is harnessing the power of advanced robotics to enhance the production process of yacht components. This modern approach significantly increases both speed and precision in the mold production processes.  The robotic systems have been meticulously calibrated by the Sunreef Yachts team, enabling them to process components up to 30m x 6m. This level of precision is even higher than CNC machines, as robots can maneuver at more angles, providing greater flexibility in shaping materials.  While mainly used in mold production, Sunreef Yachts anticipates expanding robotic applications, further enhancing the facility’s capabilities.  


Sunseeker Sold to Orienta Capital Partners and Lionheart Capital

Sunseeker International, the world’s leading British manufacturer of luxury performance motor yachts, is pleased to announce that today Orienta Capital Partners, as an advisory company to FARO Alternative Investments, together with the Miami-based investment firm Lionheart Capital, and a club deal sponsored by Orienta itself, have successfully completed the acquisition of Sunseeker International (Holdings) Ltd. from the Chinese real estate group Wanda.  Based in Poole, on the Dorset coast in the south of England, Sunseeker has been committed to building exceptional yachts for over 50 years. Sunseeker has become a global icon in the luxury yachting industry and is recognized worldwide as one of the early inventors of performance leisure yachts. Each Sunseeker is the result of an uncompromising approach to design, innovation, and performance. In FY 2023, Sunseeker generated approximately £320m of aggregate sales, mainly from yachts in the 15-50 meter range.  Sunseeker's proven track record of excellence and dedication to innovation align with the core values of Orienta and Lionheart, making this transaction a natural progression in the company’s sustained success. Orienta and Lionheart’s strong expertise in the yachting industry will bring added value to the iconic brand and strengthen its British heritage.  “We are thrilled to start this new journey alongside Sunseeker. Our strong expertise in the yachting industry combined with our long-lasting relationship with its CEO will allow us to further enhance the British identity and craftsmanship, driving the brand towards ambitious goals”, states Giancarlo Galeone, Chairman of FARO and now also Chairman of Sunseeker, who boasts an unparalleled proven track record in the yachting sector, having being at the helm of Ferretti Group as CEO in the past for over 10 years. “We can expect a substantial investment into the development of new core and niche models, supporting the worldwide presence of the brand.”  “We are excited to welcome Sunseeker Yachts into the Lionheart Capital family”, adds Ophir Sternberg, founder and CEO of Lionheart Capital and now also co-owner of Sunseeker. “This acquisition represents a strategic investment in a brand with a storied history, including as James Bond’s yacht maker, and a bright future. Lionheart understands the unique dynamics of the luxury yacht industry, and I am confident in Sunseeker's potential for growth and innovation.”  Orienta and Lionheart will be able to leverage their proven experience in the yachting sector with the assistance of a strong operational team that will continue to support the development of Sunseeker. Sunseeker will remain a British company, based in Poole, where the primary production, workforce, and current infrastructure are concentrated.  “We are confident that under the new leadership, Sunseeker will thrive and reach new heights”, states Andrea Frabetti, CEO of Sunseeker. “Our goal remains to deliver exceptional yachts that embody luxury, performance and innovation, while honouring the legacy and vision of our founders.” 


Viking Sixty Years Legacy Film

Viking celebrate building a better boat every day for Sixty years with an epic new film: The Viking Legacy. Dark Fall Productions has captured the essence of our passion for boatbuilding and fishing while recounting the rich history of Viking and the Healey family. Always outworking its competitors, Viking is poised to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation and leadership in the marine industry for decades to come.

Viking The Clam Bake

Saturday sixth October was a picture-perfect day for the annual Employee Appreciation Day, better known as The Clam Bake. “The Clam Bake is an annual event my father, Co-founder Bill Healey, established over 30 years ago,” said Viking President and CEO Pat Healey. The Human Resources Department plans and organizes the event which drew more than 4000 people this year. Over 100 managers, administrators and staffers jump in to put on a festive day for the team that builds the best boats in the world. From roasting pigs to pouring sodas, husking corn to swirling cotton candy and flipping burgers to shucking clams – it’s all staffed from within.  “The Clam Bake is an incredible event that pays tribute to our great boatbuilders,” says Pat. “They really embrace the entire day, and it warms my heart to see all the families, the children and everyone’s smiling faces. To see all the managers working the event speaks volumes that we truly appreciate our people. They are just so excited and proud to be part of the Viking Yacht Company – and that’s very special.”

Viking at Mongo Offshore Challenge

Christian Sanchez, fishing on Shane Guidry’s Viking 72 Team Harvey, weighed the Heaviest Blue Marlin in the East Coast Division of the Mongo Offshore Challenge. Captain John Brumble put him on the 649-pound fish during the Atlantic City Quest for the Ring Championship Fish Week. "Nothing raises fish like a Viking yacht!" said Shane. Scup Slayer, also a Viking 72, was on the top of the yellowfin leaderboard with a 113-pound fish. Rob Goodwin was on the wheel.  In the Gulf Division, the Viking 72 Metal Masher weighed the 3rd Place Blue Marlin at 658.4 pounds. The Heaviest Swordfish was caught by Larry Matthews on his Viking 58 Synchronicity. The fish was a buzzer beater as they were down to two days left in the event. Miss Remy, a Viking 68, weighed the 2nd Place Tuna at 200.6 pounds. Third Place Tuna went to Jaselyn Berthelot on the Viking 58 Rising Sons with her 197.8-pound yellowfin. Gunnslinger, a Viking 72, topped the Wahoo Category with an 83.3-pounder.  The Mongo consists of two divisions, East and West, covering the Atlantic seaboard and the Gulf of Mexico and is fished from May 1 through September 30. The 2024 fleet included 174 teams representing 16 states with more than 3,200 anglers. “The Mongo is not just a blue marlin tournament,” said Co-founder Jeremy Cox. “Teams can enter a specific species category or go across the board. And it’s not just limited to tournaments, we had charter boats this year – maybe next year we’ll have a family out fun fishing.”

October 30, 2024

New Model: Azimut Seadeck 7

 
Azimut Seadeck range continues to expand, and following the 6 launched in Spring, here comes the second Seadeck 7 model just some months later.  Azimut has been the yachting innovator and with this new Seadeck range challenges itself first and the competition later with a yacht which transforms and expands to give more exterior spaces, and to be available in mild or pure hybrid propulsion, and is full circle eco-conscious from materials used in construction to its usage.  The second Seadeck 7 model is actually the test bed for Volvo's upcoming hybrid propulsion which was announced in 2023 and is able to cruise in pure electric mode up to eleven knots and stay at anchor with zero emissions for up to twelve hours, with the aim to significantly enhance onboard comfort and sustainability.  Volvo's hybrid propulsion set up will be available towards the end of 2025.  A four double cabins yacht, the bigger Seadeck 7 just like the smaller 6 offers sport utilitarian feel to this Alberto Mancini designed series.  The Seadeck 7 is also a transformative yacht and apart the flip side expandable balconies, also features a large opening side door on the port side of the main saloon which connects it to the exterior along the fully openable aft patio door, which makes the interior become part of exterior.  The Azimut Seadeck 7 also features a sport bridge up top, with the stairway to this area located at midships to starboard. The Azimut is standard powered by twin Volvo 900hp and or larger 1000hp with IPS pod drives, for top speeds up to 29 knots from the smaller engines and 32 knots from the optional.  
Technical Data:
LOA - 21.70 m (71.2ft)
Hull Length - 21.2 m
Waterline Length - 19.5 m
Beam - 5.50 m
Draft - 1.05 m ex. drives
Displacement - 43 t test load, 36.8 t unloaded, 45.5 t loaded  
Fuel Capacity - 3700 l
Water Capacity - 1000 l
Max Persons - fourteen
Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, two crew in one cabin
Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 900hp, or D13 1000hp
Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS1250 or IPS1350 pod drives
Speed - 32 knots max 23 cruise with 1000hp, 29 knots max 21 cruise with 900hp
Construction - fiberglass, with carbon fibre super structure
Project - Alberto Mancini exterior, Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez interior, NAMES hull design
Certification - UNI ISO 8666 for data

October 29, 2024

Boat Collides Into Channel Marker in Richardson Bay

A traditional looking Sabre cruiser of fourteen meters in length titled m/y Wasabi collided with a channel marker referred to as a dolphin piling near Sausalito at the entrance of Richardson Bay, California for a story which was publicized by Latitude 38 on 25 October but apparently happened on the night of the nineteen August, as a Notice of the channel marker damage and not working was posted on the twenty August.  The traditional cruiser apparently crashed into navigational light #2 a dolphin marker which marks the entry into Richardson Bay.  Those onboard avoided major injuries, with the Sabre cruiser knocking over the pilings and launching the birdcage with markers and light onto the foredeck, and sustaining important bow damage from the collision, but still managing to make it to the marina on its own power.  
The traditional cruiser in this Sausalito collision is a 2015 Sabre 48 Salon Express.  Announced first as the 46, Sabre debuted the 48 Saloon Express in 2011, with a Fly Bridge version coming in 2016.

Project: Bayliss 76

In January 2024 Bayliss started a full custom construction for a new 76 sportfish convertible.  This upcoming 76 comes from a repeat customer, who currently owns Bayliss 64 B5 titled m/y Mama Seata, a name which will also represent the new 76 set for a fall 2026 launch date.  This new Bayliss 76 will feature a four double cabins three head, plus tackle room accommodation layout.  Bayliss 76 also features an identical just couple of inches short to 21 foot beam to the nearly completed 75 B31 which should launch in early 2025. This new Bayliss 76 is to be powered by the twin MTU 2600hp for a forty knots plus of top speed.

October 28, 2024

New Model: Patrone 45 Open

Patrone presents the 45 Open, its new flagship and largest build to date which debuted at the 2024 Cannes boat show the past September.  The Patrone 45 Open takes over the mantle of flagship from the 42 which debuted in 2000 and follows the style the Italian Savona boat builder has given to the Ligurian Gozzo in the past decades adding to the latest evolution coming from the 100 model presented in 2022 which was also designed by Tommaso Spadolini.  Patrone has since the advent of the 42 Open in year 2000 also flavoured the usually cabin featured Ligurian Gozzo with more day open cruiser style.  For his second Patrone duty Spadolini follows the 45 Open with a similar style to the 100 but adds new elements as the open Targa integrated T-top, and unlike most of the competition in this segment presented a cabin cruiser spacious lower deck, but also a traditional cruiser which offers exterior stem to stern spaces for easy day usage.  On the other hand for Patrone Moreno the 45 Open solidifies its boutique boat builder and customization credentials offering nine different layout choices; six for the lower deck for one to three double cabin choices, and three for the main deck.  As an example the first Patrone 45 Open which was named Allegria meaning Happiness in English featured a three double cabins two head lower deck and a main deck with the CLounge layout with the forward looking C-shaped dinette.  The Patrone 45 Open presents a balance of comfort both inside and out, with the part T-top covered exterior offering an aft island type C-shaped dinette looking forward which does not disturb the walk around deck to aft, although in the other two versions this can be specified with a sun-pad plus dinette layout called Ysofa, or two L-shape lounges looking aft called LLchaiselounge.  Twin sets of double forward looking seats located in-front to the dinette continue the exterior deck layout, with the one to starboard featuring the helm station, while behind these seats is a wet-bar and exterior galley, joined by a free flush fore deck which also features an integrated sun-pad.  Powered by twin Yanmar 440hp with line shaft propulsion the Patrone 45 Open reaches top speeds up to 31 knots and a cruise of 23.
Technical Data:
LOA - 14 m (45.9ft)
Hull Length - 12.40 m
Beam - 4.40 m
Draft - 1.15 m
Displacement - 14 t
Fuel Capacity - 2 x 730 l
Water Capacity - 2 x 220 l
Accommodation - two berths in one cabin, four berths in two cabins, or six berths in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x Yanmar 440hp
Propulsion - integrated V-drive
Speed - 31 knots max, 23 cruise
Project - Tommaso Spadolini
Certification - CE B 

October 27, 2024

Amels New Web Site

 
Dutch super yacht builder Amels presents its new website.  Amels was founded in 1918, in the center of Makkum to the North of the Netherlands.  Amels started off by building wooden fishing boats, steel tugboats, and coasters delivering about one hundred vessels of this type over the years.  In 1982 Amels debuts into yachting, with the 48 meter hull 464 launched as m/y Katalina to exteriors by Diana Yacht Design.  The first yacht is followed by a smaller 36.7 meters a year later in 1983 and again designed by Diana, which is at today the second smallest Amels build, following the launch in 1990 of a 36.5 meters.  The largest Amels to date is the 89 meters hull 8301 as designed by Tim Heywood and launched in 2017.  In 1991 Amels was sold to Kammer Damen, the second generation owner of Damen shipyards which was founded in 1927, and today is one of the largest private ship and yacht builders in the world with a turnover exceeding three billion EUROS, and 35 shipyards around the World.  With this move Damen Group enters into yachting.  Amels will stay at the Makkum facility for fourteen years and till 2005 as Damen moves it to a larger facility 150 nautical miles to the South West of the Netherlands in Vlissingen.  Currently Amels offers a line up of two semi-production 60 and 80 Limited Edition super yachts, with a Full Custom program also available.  The latest full custom Amels is the 77 meters Project Energy as delivered in 2022, with the 120 meters Project Tanzanite being in build since 2020 for a 2025 delivery.  Tanzanite is to be the largest super yacht build in the Netherlands to date.  Amels  new web site takes you around with the following buttons; Portfolio, Fleet, Story, Contact, News and Media, Support, and Careers.  Amels is also on social media with bottom links for its Instagram and Facebook pages.
Production History: *semi-production only
Tigre D'Or 52M 1997-2004 (6)
Limited Edition 171 2007-10 (7)
Limited Edition 177 2011-13 (4)
Limited Edition 212 2011-14 (3)
Limited Edition 180 2012-20 (14)
Limited Edition 199 2013-18 (3)
Limited Edition 242 2016-24 (8)
Limited Edition 188 2018-24 (2)
Limited Edition 200 2021 (2)
60 Limited Edition 2022- (10
80 Limited Edition 2025- (4
Amels first yacht, the 48 meter hull number 464

October 26, 2024

Project: Nolimits 45

Nolimits is a new brand founded by Rossinavi, which  presented itself in February 2024, with a line of five semi-production super yachts from thirty to 45 meters.  Since its arrival in super yachting in 2002 Rossinavi has specialized itself only to custom builds from 28 up to seventy meters, with the builds of recent years being mostly above five hundred gross tonnage.  With Nolimits Rossinavi aims a return to sub 500 gross tonnage under fifty meters super yacht dimension, but also its first entry into a semi-production offer.  The 45 is the first Nolimits yacht which has started construction, and like the smaller 37 and 30 projects is designed in collaboration with Fulvio de Simoni for the exterior, with the interior designed by Touch Studio. The Rossinavi Nolimits objective is clear: a 45-meter super yacht that prioritizes comfort and seamless navigation, distinguished by its sturdy build, offering ample space for extensive sea voyages, allowing her guests to fully enjoy the ocean. For the Nolimits 45 Fulvio de Simoni presented a tri-deck super yacht embodied in an elegant fusion of masculinity and femininity, exuding a streamlined and dynamic presence. The Nolimits 45 features extensive glazing, and to maintain its sleek lines, it invites a sense of being enveloped by the sea, with the open stern reaching gracefully towards the bow. The superstructures extend towards the aft on the upper deck, creating a captivating cockpit and an aft sunbathing area, providing an unobstructed panorama of the sea.  For the interior a strong personality that resonates perfectly with the sea was created for by the Touch Studio in five guests suites layout. Here, the beauty of nature is reflected in the interior spaces, materials, and textures, while natural light gently shapes every environment.  Harmony and balance are palpable, with elements of strict geometry juxtaposed with soft curves. There's a fusion of rigorous, geometric architecture with sculptural furnishings. The predominantly natural materials include various wood essences, where textures and grain are highlighted, brushed metal details, linen fabrics, and silk wallpapers whose brilliance plays with reflections.  In every environment, there's a sense of harmony and equilibrium, yet it's also possible to discern small distinctive details that, over time, reveal themselves, telling small stories to create beauty that goes beyond the surface.  To be fully build in aluminium the Nolimits 45 is to be powered by twin 1600 Cat engines for top speed up to fifteen knots and a cruise of twelve, with a range up to four thousand nautical miles possible at ten knots.

October 25, 2024

New Model: Sanlorenzo SL86 Asymmetric

Sanlorenzo have launched its new SL86 Asymmetric model at the 2024 Cannes boat show.  A replacement to the Mauro Micheli designed SL86, the SL86/A comes from a design of Sanlorenzo's since 2018 exclusive designers Zuccon Project, and now unites all the SL models in embracing the Asymmetric concept of a semi widebody yacht.  The 86 Asymmetric also adds more space versus the outgoing SL86 with the addition of a raised pilot house, with Zuccon using a magic touch in making this looking particularly clean and uncluttering in a 26 meter size.  Unlike most recent raised pilot house offers in the 26 meters size Sanlorenzo decided not offer a forward main deck owners stateroom, but rather decided to offer an area which expanded on lounging and dining, with a dining area located privately to the port side wide body area.  There is a few options in this area as well, as this can be for example converted to a TV Cinema room, and also joined to an open galley to starboard.  Lower deck accommodation is for four suites, with an owners stateroom at midships.  Also here an option exist to change the layout mostly of the head moving it from the back of the cabin to port side, with another option existing to change the third cabin from twins to a double berth and to a larger suite.  Crew accommodation is located forward with two cabins sleeping a crew of four on twin bunk berths.  The Sanlorenzo SL86 Asymmetric is powered by twin Man 2000hp for a top speed up to 29 knots and a cruise of 25, and a ten knots nine hundred nautical mile long range speed.    
Technical Data:
LOA - 26.60 m (87.8ft)
Hull Length - 23.9 m
Water Length - 22.1 m
Beam - 6.35 m
Draft - 1.96 m
Displacement - 90 t half load, 95 t loaded
Fuel Capacity - 8000 l
Water Capacity - 1700 l
Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, four crew in two cabins
Engines - 2 x Man V12 2000hp
Propulsion - V-drive line shaft, ZF3055V gearbox, nibral S-class propellers 
Speed - 29 knots max, 25 cruise, 10 knots long range
Range - 900 nautical miles at ten knots
Hull Shape - modified Vee with fifteen degrees deadrise aft
Project - Zuccon

October 24, 2024

Improve-it = Mulder Favorite 2200


Mulder have recently launched hull number three of the Favorite 2200 semi-production series.  Carrying yard number 24142 and titled m/y Olaf the third Favorite 2200 is a very bespoke build, which thanks to a length extension of ninety centimetres to accomodate a larger up down bathing platform aft, making the longest to date of Mulder's classic looking semi production series which today starts from fifteen meters.  The third Favorite 2200 is also unique for having a crew cabin for two persons.  Build all in aluminium to a design of Guido de Groot with naval architecture by Vripack, the third Favorite 2200 is powered by twin Cat 1150hp, unlike the two previous 2020 and 2022 launched units both of which were powered by Volvo 1000hp.

October 23, 2024

New Model: Silent Yachts 62 3-Deck Open

Solar power front runner Silent-Yachts has launched its first Silent 62 3-Deck solar electric catamaran at its facility in Fano, Italy. Based on the bestselling Silent 60 but increasing the overall length of the hull, the Silent 62 3-Deck offers an additional third deck instead of the regular flybridge. The result is a thrilling combination of the superyacht flair of the top-of-the-range Silent 80 3-Deck and the compact dimensions of the Silent 60. The best of both worlds, in other words. The Silent 62 3-Deck third deck is available in three different versions: an open sky lounge, a closed sky lounge, as well as a closed owner's suite variation. All versions are available with a “front exit” on the main deck, which allows guests to directly step onto the foredeck from the main saloon. The first Silent 62 3-Deck has an additional open deck instead of the flybridge, offering a fantastic outdoor community space equipped with full dining facilities, panoramic views and a superyacht atmosphere. With five plus one guest cabins and six bathrooms the yacht can sleep up to 12 guests in quiet comfort. The Silent 62 3-Deck shares the same new ultra-efficient drivetrain as the two flybridge Silent 62 catamarans launched at the end of last year. This next-generation drivetrain implements the latest liquid cooled batteries, with higher energy density, greater capacity and faster charging rates, thanks to optimised thermal management. Equipped with a solar array of 16.8 kW, twin 180 kW E-motors and a 286 kW Lithium-ion battery pack, plus a range extender of 145kW Peak, the Silent 62 3-Deck has a cruising speed of 6-8 knots and trans-ocean range.
Technical Data:
LOA - 18.88 m (62ft)
Beam - 8.99 m
Draft - 1.34 m
Displacement - 42.6 t light
Fuel Capacity - 2 x 950 l
Water Capacity - 2 x 1000 l
Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins
Engines - 2 x E-motors 340kw (peak) 180 kw (continus)
Speed - eight knots cruise, six knots long range
Certification - CE A

October 22, 2024

Fort Lauderdale 2024 Boat Show Preview

Fort Lauderdale, Florida the Yachting Capital of the World arrives into its 65th International boat show edition in 2024, to be held from October 30 up to November third. Fort Lauderdale is the largest floating water show since a few years and for the 65th is very upbeat, coming from the record success of recent editions which had over 100,000 plus of visitors, over one thousand brands, and 1300 plus of boats and yachts.  As in some years the 2024 edition is divided into seven show locations; the Broward County Convention Centre, Bahia Mar Yachting Centre, Hall Of Fame Marina, Las Olas Marina, 17th Street Yacht Basin, Pier 66 Marina, and Superyacht Village at Pier 66 South which together will cover an area of over three million square foot.  As is with Fort Lauderdale the show offers a wide variety of boats and sea vessels from runabouts, sport fisherman, high performance boats, centre consoles, cabin cruisers, flats boats, skiffs, express cruisers, sailing yachts, motor yachts, bowriders, catamarans, ski boats, jet boats, trawlers, inflatables, canoes, and superyachts. The Fort Lauderdale Boat show will feature the following World previews; Cantiere delle Marche Darwin 106, Cruisers Yachts 55 Fly, Galeon 480 Fly, Jarrett Bay 64 Sportfisherman Hull#65, Maritimo M55 Black Edition, Ocean Alexander 28L, Rivera 6800 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition, Viking 74 Convertible and 82 Convertible, and the Zeelander 8.
Fort Lauderdale boat show debuted in 1959, the first edition was organized by a group of Florida boat builders and dealers as a free to enter voluntary organized exhibition at the new Lauderdale Marina with only thirteen boats on show. Fort Lauderdale though rapidly expanded in its second year doubling exhibitors and visitors, and in its tenth year anniversary it received over 50,000 visitors with a 53 foot its largest yacht on display.  By 1971 Fort Lauderdale boat show had 115 exhibitors and recorded one million US$ in vessel sales.  In 1974 its makes important changes from moving to Bahia Mar which is till today the current home, and updates its dates from Summer to the mid-Fall which still mark the calendar today.  In the 1990's Fort Lauderdale boat show becomes the USA primary large yacht show and starts adding additional locations, with two hundred yachts above fifty foot in the water by 1996.  In the sixtieth 2019 Fort Lauderdale edition, the boat show will add its latest seventh location with the new Superyacht Village which will feature ten yachts over sixty meters in length.  Fort Lauderdale was one of the few boat shows which was organized even during the 2020 and 21 pandemic years.
1963 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

Project: Steeler Enigma 50

Steeler introduce the Enigma 50, a fifteen meter steel explorer yacht that sets new standards in design, comfort, and usability. The lower deck’s ‘villa-mode’ offers a master bedroom, seating area, and office space for a luxurious ‘Suite’ feeling for the owners. For guests, sliding doors transform the space into three bedrooms. The main deck features a centrally placed galley and extensive seating areas, while the front deck adds a dedicated lounge and a second helm station. The Enigma 50 will also be available with an optional flybridge, which enhances the luxurious experience. The Steeler Enigma 50 is to be powered by twin John Deere 160hp as standard.  The Steeler Enigma is also set to be range with larger eighteen and twenty meter series already being on the design board.

October 21, 2024

New Model: Sessa F60

For 2024 Sessa returned to the Cannes Yachting Festival with the World Premiere of the long-awaited F60. Attending the world's main Boat Shows and debuting the new fly model are essential to Sessa's at progressing its global goals and enhancing the prestige of the brand on the world stage. The outstanding feedback received from the public during the events guides encourages the brand to continue innovating in order to meet customer expectations.  Following her stunning and unexpected debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival, the F60 made a second Italian unveiling at the 2024 Genoa Boat Show, one of the oldest and most prestigious boat shows in the world. Designed by Davide Cipriani from Centrostile Design, the F60 stands out for its modern, graceful, and elegant design, a flybridge motor yacht with a sport  flair and excellent performance and customization options, providing owners with a unique boating experience.  The Sessa F60 also offers a spacious interior with astern integrated main deck layout all surrounded by view windows offering excellent natural light and visibility. On the lower deck, there are three spacious and elegantly furnished suites promoting comfort and privacy for guests.  A crew cabin is located at midships to port side.  The Sessa F60 is powered by twin Volvo 725hp with IPS pod drives for top speeds up to 32 knots and a cruise of 24.
Technical Data:
LOA - 18.30 m (60ft)
Beam - 4.98 m
Draft - 1.45 m
Displacement - 27t dry, 30t loaded
Fuel Capacity - 2100 l
Water Capacity - 750 l
Max Persons - fourteen
Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, one crew cabin berth
Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp
Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS950 dual propeller pod drives
Speed - 32 knots max 24 cruise
Project - Davide Cipriani Centrostile Design
Certification - CE B

October 20, 2024

Improve-it = Ocea Commuter 108

Ocea has in the end of 2023 and fully completed in 2024 launched its fourth Commuter 108 unit, for a series which debuted in 2004 with m/y Abely Wheeler.  Titled m/y Araok II the fourth Commuter 108, has many distinct features tailored to the owner’s expectations and incorporates the latest technological developments. She is also the first Ocea yacht with engines that meet IMO Tier III emission standards, giving it free access to current and future Emissions Control Areas defined by the International Maritime Organization. This new Commuter 108 is also equipped with the latest generation of batteries to keep the main on-board comfort features running at night without the need for generators. The shipowners dedicated considerable effort into the interior design, which was supervised by Pierre Frutschi.  The fourth Ocea Commuter 108 is powered by twin 600hp for a top speed up to fifteen knots, a cruise of twelve, and a range up to four thousand nautical miles at ten knots.  Accommodation is for eight guests in four suites.

October 19, 2024

37th Americas Cup - Emirates Team New Zealand Win It Again

Emirates Team New Zealand have won the 37th Americas Cup, for the third time in a row in a dominating 7-2 score line over INEOS Britannia.  With this hat-trick triple back-to-back wins, the defending Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron has become the most successful defender but also the one with the highest number of wins which now total five of the Americas Cup modern era.  This new Americas Cup era started when Alan Bond's Australia II took away the cup from the clutches of the New York Yacht Club in 1983 after 132 years of dominion and 24 defences of the 100£ Trophy, awarded first to America after its fleet race around the Isle of Wight in August 1851 versus fifteen yachts of the Royal Yacht Squadron.
The 37th Americas Cup final was held in Barcelona from 12 October, following the Louis Vuitton Cup challenger selection series which started on the 29 August and ended on fourth October.  Five syndicates took part in the challenger series; Orient Express Team, Alinghi Red Bull Racing, NYYC American Magic, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team, and INEOS Britannia.  Ultimately Luna Rossa and Britannia won the semi finals and competed in the challenger best of thirteen final of the Louis Vuitton Cup, which was very much in balance up until October 1 and the fifth day of the series and a nail biting 4-4 score line.  That is until Britannia scored a double on the sixth day, and then won the first race of the final seventh day on October four to win and conclude the challenger series at 7-4.
The 37th Americas Cup final started on Saturday October twelfth, with the yacht Taihoro helmed by Peter Burling showing its dominance on Ben Ainslie's Britannia in the first two races by winning them both. Much of the same was made on the two races held the following day and on Monday fourteen October, as the second Sunday race was cancelled due to lack of wind.  On sixteen October Britannia put itself on the score board, by winning not one but both races of the day.  Following these two wins on the fourth racing day Britannia hopes for a come back looked possible, only for the defender to come faster and leaner on the following two days and win the cup in a convincing and dominating 7-2 score line.  
The faster boat always wins sports most coveted trophy, and those into technical details might have noticed that Taihoro had about half a knot more speed up wind Velocity-Made-Good pace, with the boats having similar performance down-wind.  
Although the cup saying is that their is no second, for the British Royal Yacht Squadron and Challenger of Record in this 37th edition, the final was not all doom and gloom, as it was since sixty years and 1964 that a British syndicate actually competed in the Americas Cup final, and ninety years and 1934 that they actually put a number on that score board, that time Endeavour losing 4-2 to Rainbow.

Project: Palm Beach PB107 Skylounge

Palm Beach present the project for a new 107 flagship model.  This new flagship which is reported sold and under construction, comes a few months following the announcement of the upcoming 85 model.  The Palm Beach 107 embodies the core values, with the signature timeless Down East lobster boat inspired aesthetics, exceptional craftsmanship, performance, and unrivalled fuel efficiency that have defined the brand since its inception in 1995. As the company’s newest flagship, the PB107 will be built using Palm Beach proprietary V-Warp hull shape technology and is to powered by the upcoming Volvo IPS 40 propulsion set up, which is able to set two engines on one drives.  For the the Palm Beach 107 this will be a quadruple 1000hp engines but with two drives set ups.  The first Palm Beach 107 is a Skylounge version, which seems to be the only one available so far, although I am sure that this lobster boat inspired super yacht is available in both open flybridge and hard-top versions if one wanted to go in that direction for a new build.

October 18, 2024

New Model: Ocean Alexander 28L

Ocean Alexander is proud to announce the debut of the 28L, the newest addition to its acclaimed Legend series. Set to launch at the 2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and designed by the renowned Evan Marshall, this 29 meter super yacht offers a blend of innovative design, spacious comfort, and luxurious finishes, setting a new standard for the entry-level yacht into the Legend series. The 28L was inspired by the desire to offer a yacht that combines the signature features and styling of the successful 32L with a more accessible smaller entry point to the Ocean Alexander brand. A standout feature of the 28L is its main deck forward dining room, which is seamlessly connected to a spacious and open galley. This unique arrangement allows for both a formal and informal dining experience when desired and can be partitioned with the use of an elegant pocket door system. The 28L boasts an ample main salon complete with a stunning entertaining bar area, perfect for socializing and entertaining guests. The expansive sky lounge provides spectacular visibility and direct access to the yacht’s large exterior aft deck, which features an alfresco dining/lounge area, a buffet bar and BBQ, with ample space for sun loungers. In terms of materials and finishes, the 28L introduces Ocean Alexander’s new Eden Dusk and Eden Mist interior styling. This luxurious design includes real wood veneers, exclusive Italian leathers, and premium loose furniture from internationally renowned brands such as Poltrona Frau, Piliform, Loom, Foglizzo leathers, and Cambria Stones. Sustainability is also in order in the 28L construction emphasizes eco-friendly materials, including Tabu wood veneer, which is carbon-neutral. Additionally, this is true with their collaborators, like Poltrona Frau’s furniture production using renewable energy and adhering to a “Zero Waste” initiative. The 28L offers a four double guest lower deck layout, sleeping eight in four en-suited rooms, with a master stateroom located at midships.  Crew quarters are located aft and feature a two cabins sleeping four, two heads, and a lobby with L-shaped dinette and mini-galley to port side.  The Ocean Alexander 28 Legend is powered by twin 1600hp MTU engines. 
Technical Data:
LOA - 29 m (95.1ft)
Waterline Length - 25.2 m
Beam - 7.05 m
Draft - 1.84 m
Displacement - 113,400 kg loaded, 168GT *volume
Fuel Capacity - 14,594 l
Water Capacity - 2460 l
Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, four crew in two cabins
Engines - 2 x MTU 10V 2000 M96L 1600hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 
Project - Evan K. Marshall exterior and interior